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Mo Willems interview Jan 30, 2018

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Children's book author Mo Willems joins host Peter Hartlaub at The Big Event podcast studio, in the San Francisco Chronicle's basement archive.

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“Mrs. Doubtfire” - SF Cinema Greatest of All Time Jan 25, 2018

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San Francisco Chronicle style reporter Tony Bravo and columnist Beth Spotswood join host Peter Hartlaub at The Big Event podcast studio, in the San Francisco Chronicle's basement archive.

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W. Kamau Bell interview Jan 11, 2018

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Comedian W. Kamau Bell of "United Shades of America" joins host Peter Hartlaub at The Big Event podcast studio, in the San Francisco Chronicle's basement archive.

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Paula Poundstone interview Jan 04, 2018

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Comedian Paula Poundstone joins host Peter Hartlaub at The Big Event podcast studio, in the San Francisco Chronicle basement archive.

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Best hangover destinations of the Bay Area Nov 30, 2017

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Our experts discuss what makes a good restaurant for hangover food, and where you should go in the Bay Area when you're hung over - or coming down after a hard night of drinking.

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“Moneyball” - SF Cinema Greatest of All Time Nov 29, 2017

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The Big Event inducts "Moneyball" into the SF Cinema Greatest of All Time. San Francisco Chronicle A's beat writer Susan Slusser visits and talks about her experiences covering the team during the Moneyball years and filming of the movie. Peter Hartlaub talks about the backlash after giving "Moneyball" a lukewarm review.

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A Bay Area story: The hardware store and the fire Nov 29, 2017

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Families lost nearly everything in the North Bay fires, but at a hardware store in Santa Rosa, remaining open despite a lack of power, gratitude and empathy prevail.

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Chronicle ranks the It’s Its Nov 28, 2017

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We rank the It's It ice cream sandwiches from best to worst, and talk about the legacy of the old school Bay Area company - which has added pumpkin spice and green tea flavors.

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Greg Proops interview Nov 28, 2017

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Comedian Greg Proops joins host Peter Hartlaub at The Big Event podcast studio, in the San Francisco Chronicle's basement archive.

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"Zodiac" - SF Cinema Greatest of All Time Nov 17, 2017

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The Big Event inducts David Fincher's 2007 movie "Zodiac" into the podcast's SF Cinema greatest of all time hall of fame. San Francisco Chronicle pop culture critic Peter Hartlaub is joined by Chronicle Zodiac death writer Kevin Fagan and columnist Beth Spotswood.

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